Apple Time!
The topic everyone is talking about here in Alexander County is the heatwave we are still experiencing. Fall is …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Alexander County Junior Livestock Show
The 2019 Alexander Junior Livestock Show will be held Saturday, August 24 at H&H Arena. The show is open …
Yadkin County Pasture Improvement Field Day
Join Us On: Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 6 p.m. until dark Location: Tim Eaton Farm, 3648 Horshoe Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055 Topics …
Big Dreams, Small Farms - Small Fruits Workshop
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Morning Session: 9 a.m.–noon, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center, 151 West …
Honey Bee Swarms
Honey bees often swarm in the spring and early summer when their population increases rapidly and conditions inside the …
Big Dreams, Small Farms- Small Ruminant Workshop
Join us… When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center, 151 West Main Avenue, Taylorsville, NC 28681 Learn …
Big Dreams, Small Farms-Pasture Poultry Workshop
This one-day workshop is for growers new to pastured poultry, those considering adding poultry as an enterprise, or experienced growers looking …
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The biennial Alexander County Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the County Administration …
Feeder Calf Grading Workshop
When: Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Harward Brothers Livestock Market, 2207 Turnersburg Highway, Turnersburg, NC Please RSVP to …
NC State University Extension Growing Fruit Tree Workshop
Event Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Time: 1–4 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center Speaker: Mike Parker, NC State University …
2019 NC Agritunity Conference
Saturday, February 9, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m. …
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
Join us for an on-farm session to experience hands-on pruning for different age blueberry plants. Other blueberry management practices …
Extension Cattle Call June Issue
Check out the latest issue: June …
2018 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program
What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer program is designed to engage residents …
Preserving the Harvest Series
Check out an upcoming series of classes Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family, & Consumer Science will be offering: For more …
Culinary Herb Container Workshop
Visit http://go.ncsu.edu/alexanderherbclass to register for the …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Small Fruit Plant Sale
Now is the time to order your fruit trees and plants. The N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center are now …
Farm City Week History and Events
The first Farm City Week was born in 1955 when Charles Dana Bennett, businessman from Vermont and Merle H. …
Alexander County Extension Programs and Events
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